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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
71
Detective Garman, in a dim subway tunnel, arrested Falaco at the scene after he seized him at gunpoint near the track. Falaco, refusing to answer questions, later admitted charges. a hearing is set in police court.
A Swiss minister Paul Gitter and family were honored at a banquet in New York's Jinbreanes Hall marking the 50th anniversary of the Weahlugit Gruetliverein. The festivity featured speeches by Swab Benevolent Society members, musical numbers by Misses Louise and Pauline Holes, and a long list of Swiss society attendees. The hall was decorated with flags and flowers as leaders and members gathered for the national holiday celebration.
Captain Coffman resigns as adjutant of the First Infantry battalion after ten years of service. His resignation, approved by General, takes effect immediately with leave of absence to expire at present. Coffman plans to pursue the profession full time.
A garbled morning story in New Kal newspaper circuits claims an ultimatum was issued to the President by Chief Forester Pinhot. The piece appears satirical, lacking clear details or support, with the President reportedly reacting with disdain and denying any real ultimatum or imminent action.
A police theory suggests Joseph C. Jves was killed by a self inflicted wound near Fittecarh not Adams slrests northeast. Investigators report findings point toward an accident as the likely cause. Public services held for the former pensioner at 27 Dun xtreet with interment at Atling ee Memorial.
Col Henry Watterson, famed Louisville editor, urged reform of the press and warned of a plotting breach in the Republican ranks. He urged the Democratic Party to unite, hold its line, and stop public blabbing while praising press as a potent educator.
A ballot must be deposited in a properly labeled receptacle at the Food Show Convention Hoursday on November 18, 1909, between 1:30 and 7 pm. The instruction specifies the labeled table location and time window for ballot submission.
The District conducts straw votes at Convention Hall for the two upcoming commissioner vacancies. The Food Show vote, organized with President Meader and Retail Grocers' Protective Association, runs this afternoon into tonight with clerical and suffrage involvement. Prominent figures like Col. Watterson are quoted on politics as the suffragette booth promotes women’s voting rights.
Subcommittee of the Washington Chamber of Commerce plans to urge legislation and demand district representation in Congress. Proposals include electoral college changes and rural government forms. The engineer department may move under commissioners chosen from civil life. Members listed include E H Daniel and Gov Arthur E Randle.
The Catholic University of America board met in McMahon Hall with Cardinal Gibbons and several archbishops present. Officers were reelected, faculties promoted, and a central power system studied. An Advent appeal for voluntary endowment funds stressed strengthening teaching and religious instruction.
Very Rev Lawrence F Kearney D P has been reelected provincial of the Dominican order in the United States for a fourth term at Brookland October 20. Rome reports the master general may appoint him to a higher post, marking an unprecedented four consecutive terms. The Post advertises its classifieds for free notices and results.
President faces two local vacancies on the District board as candidates including G Taylor Wade, May, C M Campbell, W C Woodward, Clarence Wilson, P T Moran, A J Leckie and Cuno H Rudolph seek endorsement. Backers push for Glenn Brown with support from the American Institute of Architects as talks with the White House continue.
In a Frying Pan Shoals area near Knooetle buoy a four masted schooner is said to be in danger with a cargo aboard. The Wa llington tage Blanche and Sea King and the revenue cutter Seminole have gone to her aid as a southwest wind of 30 miles per hour blows. The Oak Toland life saving station is making rescue attempts.
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